This topic is about a person who has been through a lot, surviving late-stage colon cancer three times. After having their colon removed, they now live with a permanent ostomy. They faced challenges like slow weight loss, digestive pain, eczema, arthritis, and low energy. To tackle these issues, they decided to try a strict carnivore diet. Here’s what they experienced after two months:

- They lost 8.5 pounds and went down four dress sizes, though they still weigh in the high-170s.
- Their eczema cleared up completely, arthritis improved significantly, and they felt a noticeable boost in energy.
- Muscle tone improved, and their overall body-fat layer reduced.
- The output from their ostomy decreased dramatically, from 3–5 full bags per day to just ¼–½ cup per day.

They have scheduled blood tests and a follow-up CT scan for July but haven’t yet discussed the diet with their family doctor. They reached out to others with ostomies to ask if anyone has tried the carnivore diet and if there are any risks they should be aware of regarding ostomy health.

Here are some insights and advice from others:

1. Some people with an ileostomy have tried a meat-heavy or fully carnivore diet without any problems. They suggest giving it a try to see if it works for you.
2. Be mindful of portion sizes. Large meat meals can be too much for an ileostomy, so it’s better to have multiple small meals instead of a few large ones.
3. Some members view carnivore and ketogenic diets as forms of metabolic cancer therapy, which might help starve cancer cells of glucose.
4. Be prepared for skepticism from conventional doctors, who are usually trained in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. However, some believe that mainstream medicine is slowly starting to recognize dietary approaches.
5. A resource mentioned is Dr. Thomas Seyfried’s research and YouTube presentations on metabolic cancer therapy and low-carb/ketogenic diets.